September 22, 2009 SHANXI--Late on Saturday night, September 19, 2009, local security officials cornered six Fushan Church leaders and brought them to a secret meeting place for negotiations with 20 government officials. Singled out for their influence, the negotiating party included the wife of the Fushan Church pastor. Under pressure from the Central Government, the... Continue Reading →
Remember China Tonight
For any SoCal friends out there, I have an update from Bob Fu which might interest you. He is president of China Aid and actively supports Christians suffering persecution in China. He will be holding a prayer vigil in L.A. at 8:00. He also will speak at the event, which is being held at the... Continue Reading →
Be Unfruitful & Do Not Multiply?
There are consequences for “Population” Control. Fail to take seriously the command to be fruitful and multiply, and pay the long-term consequences. Liberal policies on population control fed into the abortion mindset and cost China her future, just as China was on the verge of challenging the world as the next superpower. Could it really be the... Continue Reading →
Thumbs Up! I really like this
Check out this article concerning Steven Curtis Chapman and the ministry God has given him and his wife. I really like the fact that this ministry is in a poor and needy area of China. Read the article and see what you think.
Persecution Updates
From rescuing children who have been victimized in the global sex trade to fighting for freedom in North Korea or caring for orphans in Indonesia, the Jubilee Campaign, a catholic organization which seeks to minister to the suffering and persecuted church, carries on a vast array of projects around the world. You can review some... Continue Reading →
Video of Gao Zhisheng
Voice of the Martyrs, along with China Aid, has produced a video detailing the case of Gao Zisheng, the Chinese attorney and activist for Christian freedoms in the Communist nation. You can view the video (and see other ways to get involved) by clicking here.
Freedom Neither Fast Nor Easy
Tiananmen Square Leaders Issue Declaration of Repentance and Reconciliation on 20th Anniversary May 6, 2009 Photo: June 4, 1989 -- Tiananmen Square USA — An unprecedented statement regarding the June 4, 1989 massacre at Tiananmen Square was released today by more than 80 Chinese Christian leaders calling for forgiveness, repentance, truth, justice and reconciliation. The... Continue Reading →
Free Gao
Gao is a brother in Christ from China. He has been missing since February 4th. He has been tortured by Chinese authorities. His family has escaped to the U.S., and you can help him now by clicking here. Hebrews 13:3, "Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who... Continue Reading →
Imagine This Scenario
I am linking here a letter that a wife has written on behalf of her husband. Her husband has been in prison for 14 months. Since last May, neither she nor her son has had any interaction with the imprisoned dad. The Chinese authorities have kept this man locked up and isolated for 14 months. ... Continue Reading →
Persecution Violates Human Rights
This story from China Aid makes the claim that the persecution of Christians is a violation of human rights. Isn't it astounding that such a blatant reality has to be spelled out for folks? Of course the persecution of Christians violates human rights! Yet, as the story indicates, it must be spelled out because the... Continue Reading →
Good Job and Thanks
China Aid has just published a thank you letter from the family of a persecuted brother in China. Your prayers have helped. We don't often hear such words of encouragement. Check out the story and consider offering prayers or sending aid. The main prayer concern of this family is for the father to get to... Continue Reading →
Pastor Bike
You have heard of Pastor Bike before, but the latest news is good (though still not great). On a good note, Pastor Bike has just received a payment for the crimes which were committed against him and his family by the Chinese PSB authorities. You may remember that Pastor Bike's son was beaten almost to... Continue Reading →
Forced Abortions
Not much has changed in China. Sure, they have adopted a capitalist economic system--sort of; (it's still under communist control). At heart, however, the nation is still communist, which means it is still ungodly in its view of human life. This story, which is not worth mentioning in U.S. news outlets, speaks of the horrors... Continue Reading →
Smith and Wolf Good Job
Two Republican congressmen have done the right thing in calling for Secretary of State Rice to take action against the mistreatment of Christians in China. Particularly in view here is Pastor Bike's family. China Aid Association documents the matter on their website. It is worth checking out and voicing your support. With all the political... Continue Reading →
Gregory C. Cochran 